Lectotypification of ten names of Carex hybrids (Cyperaceae), with notes on their morphology, habitat, and distribution

2026/03/24 by Helena Więcław, Jacob Koopman · 1 voice
Agricultural and Biological Sciences · #Botany, Ecology, and Taxonomy Studies #Plant Taxonomy and Phylogenetics #Plant Ecology and Taxonomy Studies

paper · pdf · doi:10.3897/phytokeys.272.189738

openalex publication_date 2026/03/24 · openalex created_date 2026/03/25 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/02

Abstract

Lectotypes are designated for ten names of Carex hybrids based on material deposited in the B, BP, and WRSL herbaria. Morphological comparison between the hybrids and their parental species is provided, as well as information on their habitat and distribution.

Citations

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Discussions

• 🌿The records for ten unique Carex hybrid #plants have been updated through the designation of lectotypes. ➡️ The following #study also breaks down how these hybrids differ from their parent species [bsky, 0 points, 0 comments]

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